2016 CNY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5658 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9527 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2165 ZAR

2016 CNY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.5658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.9527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6131 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4802 to the December average rate of 2.0021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5658 was up 4.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64,145 ZAR

2015 Average 50,867 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 48,818 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,326.40 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5280

1.9543

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.3573, compared to 2.0758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3573

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2079 ZAR (High: 2.4012 / Low: 2.1933). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0924 ZAR (High: 2.0451 / Low: 1.9527).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2079

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1324 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.4802) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6159 (+33.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.4802

2015 Avg (January) 1.8643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5658	2.3784	2.4802
February	2.4719	2.3351	2.4131
March	2.4303	2.2893	2.3615
April	2.3566	2.1971	2.2557
May	2.4012	2.1933	2.3439
June	2.3781	2.1907	2.2893
July	2.2140	2.0937	2.1569
August	2.1929	2.0081	2.0711
September	2.1853	2.0254	2.1108
October	2.1253	1.9991	2.0708
November	2.1036	1.9567	2.0432
December	2.0451	1.9527	2.0021